Costa DoradaThe glowing golden sandy beaches and virtually permanent sunny skies of the hundred or so miles of Mediterranean coastline south of the Spanish city of Barcelona, dubbed the Costa Dorada, have ensured this area is the ideal family holiday destination. The villages and towns along the coast have been developed into holiday hotspots, packed withmore apartment blocks, hotels and entertainment facilities to complement the beaches

Costa Dorada holiday - Simon & Jen. Date of travel: Nov 2008Love the Costa Dorada, some of the best beaches I've been on. Before having a family I was partying the night away in Salou, now with 2 kids we stay in Cambrils, still brilliant but a bit quieter and less hectic with two under fives. I guess when they get older and don't want to hang with mum and dad we'll find somewhere else on the Dorada that suits us all!

Costa Dorada and Barcelona - Charlie Mooney. Date of travel: Jul 2007Excellent destination, two weeks on the beach at Calafell and one week in Barcelona, great and cheap transport.

Location of Cambrills is brilliant! - Sarah. Date of travel: Jul 2006Bus stop right outside our hotel that will take you to either Cambrills Town or the much lively Salou. The bus is 1.25(euro) eiher way but after 11pm you can only buy a return ticket on the bus even if you only want to go one way. Taxis can be cheaper than the bus depending on how far the destination is. Anybody wishing to go to the pubs or clubs in Salou, be warned the drinks are expensive and in some clubs there is a fee to enter. Salou is open to all hours of the morning and taxis or buses are easy to get to after a night out. Cambrills town is a lovely fishing port with plenty of tapas places to offer and some lovely bars with the drinks not to expensive. I reccommend going to the Bar Angels and Cheers and Calipso. Tour Operator: Thomson

Mrs K Cash. Date of travel: May 2004The Costa Dorada is the perfect destination for anyone wanting a fun packed family holiday. I stayed at the El Paso hotel which is part of the Universal Port Adventure park. Although it is situated outside of Salou you have got everything on site that you could wish to want. The pool area is out of this world offering the kids adventure with a private ship in the middle of the pool. From staying at this hotel you get unlimited entrance into the Universal park which is just fab, a definate adrenaline rush! The rooms are very spacious and can accommodate up to 4 people very comfortably. The hotel is based on half board and the food is buffett style and suits everyone. The beach is a bit of a distance from the beach but they do offer a free shuttle bus to the beach. Tour Operator: First choice